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Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators as Kids



written and illustrated by
Elizabeth Haidle

Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Imprint
Etch
ISBN
9781328801548
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This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists’ early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and inspiration that helped forge their successful careers.

What makes an artist? What sparks their imagination? Where do their creativity and unique style come from? Striking illustrations and a graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of legendary artists and their childhoods. Featuring beloved artists such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, Tove Jansson, Jerry Pinkney, Yuyi Morales and Hayao Miyazaki, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers.

Children will see themselves in these portraits and wonder if they, too, might have it in them to make art. A celebration of creativity, this collective graphic biography is sprinkled throughout with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes.Source notes. Bibliography. Full-color illustrations were rendered in watercolor, ink, and digital. 

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Details

Format

Print

Page Count

64

Trim Size

7 3/4" x 10 1/4"

Dewey

920

AR

0: points 0

Genre

Nonfic

Scholastic Reading Counts

0

JLG Release

Sep 2021

Book Genres

Autobiography/Biography, Graphic Novels

Topics

Artists. Illustrators. Childhood and youth. Wanda Gág (1893–1946). Maurice Sendak (1928–2012). Tove Jansson (1914–2001). Jerry Pinkney (1939– ). Yuyi  Morales (1968– ). Hayao Miyazaki (1941– ).

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Praise & Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 5-8-Haidle follows up Before They Were Authors with this volume that highlights the childhoods, career highlights, and personal lives of illustrators who played a role in the world of children's art. As a teen, Wanda Gág supported her family with her art after her father's passing and, with Millions of Cats, created the double-page spread. Where the Wild Things Are author Maurice Sendak endured frequent illness as a child and experienced the loss of those close to him as an adult. "Moomin" series creator Tove Jansson started her own art collective after being frustrated by the attitudes toward women in the art world. Jerry Pinkney struggled with dyslexia as a child; as an adult, he created fables and stories of social justice and brought his family into the picture book fold. Caldecott Honor illustrator Yuyi Morales drew inspiration from her experiences as an immigrant. The devastation of World War II and the knowledge that his family, who owned an airplane manufacturing company, had benefited from warfare influenced animator and Studio Ghibli cofounder Hayao Miyazaki, who was spurred to create work that drives young audiences to become more aware of the world around them. Haidle's minimalist watercolor illustrations deftly blend elements from each artist in their section, and the work effectively conveys the essence of each subject. VERDICT A testament to the "ineffable joy of creation," as expressed by Wanda Gág, this is a strong addition to shelves and will inspire budding artists.-Gretchen Hardin, Bee Cave P.L., TX

Praise & Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 5-8-Haidle follows up Before They Were Authors with this volume that highlights the childhoods, career highlights, and personal lives of illustrators who played a role in the world of children's art. As a teen, Wanda Gág supported her family with her art after her father's passing and, with Millions of Cats, created the double-page spread. Where the Wild Things Are author Maurice Sendak endured frequent illness as a child and experienced the loss of those close to him as an adult. "Moomin" series creator Tove Jansson started her own art collective after being frustrated by the attitudes toward women in the art world. Jerry Pinkney struggled with dyslexia as a child; as an adult, he created fables and stories of social justice and brought his family into the picture book fold. Caldecott Honor illustrator Yuyi Morales drew inspiration from her experiences as an immigrant. The devastation of World War II and the knowledge that his family, who owned an airplane manufacturing company, had benefited from warfare influenced animator and Studio Ghibli cofounder Hayao Miyazaki, who was spurred to create work that drives young audiences to become more aware of the world around them. Haidle's minimalist watercolor illustrations deftly blend elements from each artist in their section, and the work effectively conveys the essence of each subject. VERDICT A testament to the "ineffable joy of creation," as expressed by Wanda Gág, this is a strong addition to shelves and will inspire budding artists.-Gretchen Hardin, Bee Cave P.L., TX

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